Try Before You Buy
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There are so many camera choices available to today’s consumers. The process of deciding which equipment to invest in can become overwhelming. Don’t know the difference between APS-C, Micro Four Thirds, Full-Frame, and Mirrorless? Not sure which brand would suit your needs? Let us help you by demonstrating different brands (Canon, Nikon, Sony, etc.) and different levels and price ranges. We can help you decide whether you should purchase an entry level, mid-level, or professional camera body and which lenses will help you take the types of photos you want. Lenses come in a dizzying array of focal lengths, aperture ranges, and optics (glass, coatings, components), and they serve different purposes. We will go through some of the more popular lens sizes.
It is important to know your photography “end game” before you buy. Once you buy a camera body and start buying “glass” (lenses) and all those accessories, it can become cost prohibitive to switch brands later on. One brand is not necessarily better than the other. There are die-hard Canon fans and die-hard Nikon fans, but what really matters is what features they offer, the lens types and compatibility, and whether the combination will allow you to take the kinds of photos you want to take. Are you an amateur and will always be amateur, or do you eventually want to go professional? Do you want to take action shots or still shots of business products? These factors, along with your budget, are all important considerations before you purchase.
In this class we will discuss the major considerations when buying a camera, for example:
There isn’t one camera that is the “best” for everyone. Our “Try Before You Buy” class will allow you to get hands-on experience with multiple cameras, lenses and accessories. We will go step-by-step through our “Camera Selector” process and you will leave with a suggested list of equipment for getting the types of photos you want!
After you’ve made your decision and your purchase, be sure to set aside the time to practice with your new camera and learn the camera’s functions and buttons. If you ever want some help with your new camera, we’re here to assist! Check out our Beginner classes for Learning Your Camera Settings and Getting Your Camera Off Auto.
$70 / 2 hours / 10 student maximum
It is important to know your photography “end game” before you buy. Once you buy a camera body and start buying “glass” (lenses) and all those accessories, it can become cost prohibitive to switch brands later on. One brand is not necessarily better than the other. There are die-hard Canon fans and die-hard Nikon fans, but what really matters is what features they offer, the lens types and compatibility, and whether the combination will allow you to take the kinds of photos you want to take. Are you an amateur and will always be amateur, or do you eventually want to go professional? Do you want to take action shots or still shots of business products? These factors, along with your budget, are all important considerations before you purchase.
In this class we will discuss the major considerations when buying a camera, for example:
- Camera brand
- Mirrorless vs. DSLR
- Price (entry level vs. professional)
- Kit or body only
- Sensor size and focal lengths
- Prime (fixed) vs. Zoom or Telephoto lens
- Lens optics and special functions (image stabilization, build quality)
- Megapixels (not as important as you might think!)
- Camera features
- Lenses and accessories
- Shutter speeds/fps (burst speeds)
- New vs. Used vs. Greymarket (International)
There isn’t one camera that is the “best” for everyone. Our “Try Before You Buy” class will allow you to get hands-on experience with multiple cameras, lenses and accessories. We will go step-by-step through our “Camera Selector” process and you will leave with a suggested list of equipment for getting the types of photos you want!
After you’ve made your decision and your purchase, be sure to set aside the time to practice with your new camera and learn the camera’s functions and buttons. If you ever want some help with your new camera, we’re here to assist! Check out our Beginner classes for Learning Your Camera Settings and Getting Your Camera Off Auto.
$70 / 2 hours / 10 student maximum
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